As is the case with all of the companies featured in this series, RocBloc was conceived from the union of need and circumstance. Cathy Maguire was frustrated with the amount of rubbish getting into her shoes whilst trail running in the Dandenong Mountains, west of...

It’s often said that Necessity is the Mother of Invention, but what about unfathomable fatigue, delerium and incredible stubbornness? I imagine Plato would have had a thing or two to say about those, too. Ultra Runner and THIR founder, Virginia Winstone, launched the...

In our last post we spoke about the renaissance of cottage production, small companies making awesome gear and giving a tiny “up yours” to big companies and mass production. Cactus Climbing Equipment is a perfect example of what we’re getting at here. They’ve taken an...

We live in a society founded on growth and change, without it our economies fail and “boredom” infects us. The more cynical among us see this as a moral tragedy and yet are generally as quick to condemn the State of Things as we are to upgrade our phone. We’re not...

I first received the Contour+2 (C+2) from Highly Tuned Athletes in January for the purposes of testing and reviewing but couldn’t pus out a review out of confusion. I knew the C+2 had a lot to offer, I just couldn’t quite work out what. Having given it a great deal of...

I first came across Geigerrig a few years back when they first hit Aussie shores. I’m a self-confessed gear junkie and early adopter and jumped at the chance to try something new. After all, why not take some as simple as a bag with a tube attached and make it more...

A little while back I offered my initial thoughts on the Led Lenser H7R Headlamp (see post here). First impressions were very positive and it was hoped the H7R would offer a great balance of Minimal Weight and Excellent Brightness/Beam/Battery versatility while the...

In the Head Torch market there are no shortage of options and identifying the best one for you is really a matter of determining what, exactly, you need from the unit. In our experience, the big five deciding features are: Weight, Battery Life, Build Quality...

Given the recent influx of Race Reports and Trail Reports one could be forgiven for thinking Wildplans was a Trail Running site. Not true! Our aim is to provide useful information and resources to all members of the outdoor community. Whether you paddle, hike, run,...

Highly Tuned Athletes recently loaned me a Hero3 Black Edition Camera to test and review, particularly with regard to its suitability as a Camera that can be used while (trail) running. First Impressions of the Camera are very positive. The build quality, size, weight...